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Quorn

I bought some minced Quorn today.(it was on special offer) What do I do with it?

Amsterdam

Hi, further to my question a few days ago about visiting Keukenhof gardens in April, we've decided to book a hotel in Amsterdam. Trouble is, ive never been before and don't have a clue how to get...

modeller

When A Reduction ,isn't.

Most times I barely glanz at the till receipt but recently I have been doing so and I've found that items being discounted frequently aren't at the till. This even happens when there is a 'reduced...

Kathyan

For the past couple of weeks I have been geting a smell of smoke in my living room. I can only smell it when I am sitting in a particular chair. The next door neighbours have got a wood burning stove...

Jacko439

Ceramic Toilet System Condensation

I have a problem with our toilet system having a bad condensation problem which has spoilt a carpet within our bathroom. As our bungalow was built in 1985 we do not have an air extraction system. The...

losgigs

Paella Or Risotto?

My OH isn't too keen on risotto, which is one of my favourites, but loves paella. Having looked at various recipes for both, I decided to make a risotto but added turmeric to get yellow rice and threw...

Playbill

Royal Mail And Postcodes Again - How!

I posted a question about this a few days ago after I had received an envelope where the only similarity to my address was the same house number and first letter of road name. The actual destination...

perose

Euros For Holiday

I am going to Spain with a friend and I have not been before, could someone please advise me as to whether I take all my money with me in Euros or can I exchange some there ? I would rather not use...

yelenots

Turkey Crown?

Does anyone know if any of the supermarkets are still selling these? I have relatives visiting on Friday and thought I'd make a Christmas dinner! I've been to Asda tonight but they only have huge...

E.R.

Removing Labels From Jam Jars

What would remove the sticky residue from jam jars .I've tried nail varnish remover, methylated spirits even a brillo pad ?

sherrardk

Sorry - Another Freezer Question

Just got a chicken out to defrost but it is older than I thought - October 2011. Still good or not - the packaging is not broken or anything. Thanks

Eve

Simple Slow Cooking

Hi, I'm hoping to finally get a slow cooker in the sales. I am now a big meals in the evening at home kinda girl and I was thinking more of using it to cook up some nice cheap bits of meat that I can...

yelenots

Which Mixer?

I am thinking of treating myself to a mixer, ideally I would like a Kitchen Aid but I cant afford one! Can anyone recommend a similar one that is less expensive? There are so many to look at I don't...

hammerman

More Turkey Advice Needed.

Our xmas dinner is on Boxing day this year when the kids and grandkids will be over and we'll be having turkey. I plan to get one of the bigger Tesco frozen turkey's that is around 6kg or serves 11-14...

diddlydo

Crossword Clue

All answers have to contain a part of the body so what's "A thoughtful expression" (4,8,4)...

Mosaic

Window Cleaner In The Pouring Rain....

No, it's not the refrain of a song.....just a casual enquiry and observation. I wonder how many on AB have a regular window cleaner? Being proud to be unhouseproud I never have. The street has no view...

diddlydo

Plugging In Washing Machine Makes The Whole House Trip Switch Go.

The washing machine was not on a programme - just plugged into a switched socket with the switch on the socket in the on position (the On/Off switch on the machine was off). It tripped the whole...

maisiemoo1

Storing A Cheese Hamper

Hi all I'm making my dad a cheese hamper for Xmas but I don't know how to store it. I can't use mine, friends or families fridges. I was thinking of a cool box type of thing. I know it depends on the...

droopydrawers

Gosh......

Does no one here eat out? Were retired and eat out a couple of lunchtimes each week. There are so many country pubs, Hotels and town cafe's willing to serve us old fogies a decent meal for a tenner...

Maydup

Freezing meal containing rice

I've made a batch of vegetable/lentil stew and frozen it in portions for mid week microwave meals. I've done it before and its delicious served on its own or with freshly cooked potato. I read that...

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